{"id":4097,"date":"2021-11-30T10:39:46","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T10:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ashrutpurva.org\/?p=4097"},"modified":"2025-10-29T08:48:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T08:48:54","slug":"art-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ashrutpurva.org\/?p=4097","title":{"rendered":"Bird Watching thru Rana Sen’s Lens.."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Kingfisher (White Breasted) {Manch Ranga}<\/span>
1. Indian Names: –
(a) Hindi: Safed-chati Kilkila, Kourilla
(b) Bangla:\u00a0 Sandabuk Machhranga
(c) Marathi: Khandya, Pandharya Chaticha Dhivar
2. The White Throated Kingfisher is a tree kingfisher & is widely distributed over the Indian subcontinent. In Meerut, they can be seen near nullas, parks & gardens perched attentively still on branches & wires. They have a bright blue back, wing & tail, whereas their head, shoulders & lower belly are chestnut in colour. Their throats & breasts are white in colour. It has a large red bill & short red coloured legs. This bird is the state bird of West Bengal & feeds on small fishes, insects, rodents, reptiles & at times small birds.
3. Conservation Status:\u00a0 Least concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Curlew (Indian Stone)<\/span>
1.\u00a0Indian Names: –
(a) Hindi: Bada Karwanak
(b) Bangla:\u00a0 Shilabatan, Bodo Motahatu
(c) Marathi: Bhartiya Karvanak
2. This ground bird is also called the \u2018Indian Thick Knee\u2019 & is found in Southern & Eastern Asia. They inhabit open grasslands, forests & riverbeds. In Meerut, they can be spotted in & around \u00a0Sofipur & Dabathua. The bird is stocky, has large piercing yellow eyes & a large head. It has strong legs with thick knees & its body is sand brown in colour with dark stripes. These birds are most active at night & are generally seen standing still under bushes with a stunned look during the day. Their diet includes seeds, insects, worms & small reptiles.
3. Conservation Status:\u00a0 Least concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shrike (Long Tailed) Koshai pakhi<\/span>
Indian Names: –
(a) Hindi: Kajla Latora
(b) Bangla:\u00a0 Khaeryi karkata
(c) Marathi: Naklya khatik, Khatik
2. The Long-Tailed Shrikes are resident to much of Asia & are frequently seen in open grasslands & agricultural fields. They weigh around 50 grams & have a long narrow black tail, a black mask, a black short curved beak & rufous coloured rumps & flanks. They generally mark their territories and can be seen sitting alone on a bush, low branch or wire looking attentively for its prey which consists of insects, lizards, rodents or small birds.
3. Conservation Status:\u00a0 Least concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GREY FRANCOLIN (Francolinus pondicerianus)<\/strong>
<\/span>Indian Names: –
(a) Hindi: Raam Teetar, Safed Teetar, Gora Teetar
(b) Bangla:\u00a0 Khyr
(c) Marathi: Chittur, Rakhi Tittar
2. This bird is also called the \u2018Grey Partridge\u2019 & are found in the plains of the Indian subcontinent. They weigh about 250 \u2013 350 gms & are barred throughout their body. Its face is pale & has a thin black border with the neck. They have strong legs & are very fleet-footed. They seldom take to flight without provocation. The Grey Francolin is generally seen in groups of two to four birds foraging on the ground for seeds, grains & insects.
3. Conservation Status:\u00a0 Least concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MOOR HEN (Gallinula chloropus)<\/span><\/strong>
Indian Names: –
(a) Hindi\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 : Jal murghi, Murghaabi
(b) Bangla\u00a0\u00a0 : Jal murghi, Dakab paira
(c) Marathi\u00a0 : Pan kombdi, Kali pankombdi
2. Often referred to as the \u2018Water Hen\u2019 or the \u2018Swamp Chicken\u2019, these birds are medium-sized birds & common to Africa, Europe & Asia. In Meerut, they can be seen in environmental parks & freshwater bodies. They have black plumage, yellow legs, a characteristic red frontal shield & a red beak with a yellow tip. These birds build their nests in thick vegetation near freshwater bodies in the months of March, April & May. They generally feed on water weeds & aquatic creatures, but can also be seen looking for insects, grains & seeds next to water bodies.
3. Conservation Status:\u00a0 Least concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RED NAPED IBIS (Pseudilus papillosa)<\/span><\/strong>
Indian Names: –
(a) Hindi: Karankul, Kala Banjh
(b) Bangla:\u00a0 Kalo dochara
(c) Marathi: Kala sherati
2. This bird is also called the \u2018Indian Black Ibis\u2019 & can be found commonly in the plains of the Indian subcontinent. In Meerut, they can be seen in environmental parks & in the outskirts of the city. This bird has a black body with a long downward curved black beak & sturdy legs. They have a bare head with a red coloured wart, a white patch on their shoulder & black wings with a green gloss. They are strong fliers & fly with their necks outstretched. Generally seen in small flocks, they are carnivorous in their eating habits.
3. Conservation Status:\u00a0 Least concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WOOLY NECKED STORK<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/em>(Ciconia episcopus)<\/span><\/strong>
Indian Names: –
(a) Hindi\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 : Haji Lak Lak
(b) Bangla\u00a0\u00a0 : Manik jor\u00a0
(c) Marathi\u00a0 : Pandhrya manecha karkocha
2. The woolly necked stork is a medium-sized stork & is widespread in South & South-East Asia. It is generally a resident in its range. The stork has a black skull cap, a woolly\/ downy white neck, with the rest of the body being shiny black or wine red. They have a deep red iris. These birds are found near shallow water bodies, farmlands & irrigation canals. They feed on insects & small fishes. You may see this bird on the outskirts of Meerut Cantt, Sofipur or Dabathua.
3.\u00a0 Conservation Status:\u00a0 Vulnerable, though the population in India is stable.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Prinia (Ashy)
\n Indian Names: –
\n(a) Hindi: Kali Phudki
\n(b) Bangla: Kalo Phudki
\n(c) Marathi: Rakhi vatvatya
\n2. This bird is a member of the warbler family & is a resident breeder of the Indian subcontinent. It is common in gardens & parks of Meerut. This bird has a narrow long tail, short rounded wings, a short black beak & strong legs. The upperparts of their body are ash grey while the under parts are light rufous. They build their nest amongst tall grass or bushes & breed post monsoons, laying two to four eggs. They like most prinias, are insectivorous & feed on small insects & worms.
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